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October 5, 2024 - The East Texas Poultry Festival Wing-It competition names Adam Vigil of Huxley the 2024 Wing-it Champion.
Three contestants felt the burn as they exposed their digestive systems to some of the hottest pepper sauces in existence to the sheer joy of audience members.
Each were presented with four wings per plate, which of course were heavily bathed in sauce. The contest reached the fourth round. First with Red Hot buffalo sauce, then Ghost pepper sauce, followed by Scorpion pepper sauce, and finally reaching Carolina Reaper sauce.
Although he hung in the competition for the majority of three rounds, the Scorpion sting apparently won out over William Jacobs, who bowed out during that portion of the competition and bestowing "Scorpion King" rights to his fellow opponents.
During the Carolina Reaper phase, Clayton Buske finally relented, and Vigil claimed the win.
After the dust settled, Vigil exclaimed, "My boogers are hot!" If that gives you an idea of what kind of challenge it was.
October 4, 2024 (Photos Coming Soon) - After opening ceremonies on Thursday of the 48th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival, elementary kids took to the stage to entertain the crowd with festival favorites.
The Shelbyville 4th grade students performed a Flashback to the Past with a play list of songs "Jail House Rock," "Rockin' Robin," "Yakety Yak," “Shake, Rattle and Roll,” “Hound Dog,” “Big Girls Don't Cry," "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini," "The Twist," “Rock Around the Clock,” “Rock and Roll is Here to Stay,” “At the Hop,” and "We Go Together."
Shelbyville 4th Grade
The F.L. Moffett students preformed festival favorites as well. Kindergarten students sang "It's a Beautiful Day," the "Chicken" song, the "Chicken Dance Song," and “God Bless the America.”
Center Kindergarten Group 1
Center Kindergarten Group 2
Center Kindergarten Group 3
Center F.L. Moffett first graders sang “Spicy Hot,” "Funky Chicken Strut," and “Oh, I Love America.”
Center First Grade Group 1
Center First Grade Group 2
Center First Grade Group 3
Second graders sang "Bright Happy Day," “We Are Thankful for the U. S. A.,” and "Agents of Change."
Center Second Grade Group 1
Center Second Grade Group 2
Center Second Grade Group 3
October 4, 2024 - (More Photos) - Quilts of Valor were presented to 15 veterans on the Frances Oates stage during the 48th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival on Thursday, October 3, 2024.
Speaking on behalf of the Shelby County 4-H Heart to Hands Project and presenting quilts to veterans were Jheri-Lynn McSwain, Ph.D. District 5 Extension Program Specialist; Feleshia Thompson, Shelby County Extension Agent; and Michele Clark, Shelby Sewcial Bee representative.
“Our project is comprised of adult volunteers and 4-H Youth that meet to sew Quilts of Valor in honor of our Shelby County Veterans,” said McSwain. “The Quilts of Valor Project is a partnership with VFW Post 8904 and made possible through sponsorships from local businesses and individuals and quilt donations from clubs in east Texas.”
McSwain stated this is an exciting year as, due to the success of the project in Shelby County and in the state of Texas, the program was adopted in 2023 by the Texas 4-H Youth Development Program under Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service as an official youth project.
“We are now an official partner with the National Quilts of Valor Foundation Under Our Wings program,” said McSwain. “Last year, 200 quilts were crafted by 4-H youth across our state and awarded to veterans.”
A quilt was made for each veteran and they were hung in the First Baptist Church Family Life Center for the public to view. As each of the recipients was recognized, a ceremonial quilt was draped over their shoulders.
October 3, 2024 - The photography exhibit opens Thursday, October 3 at 10 AM at the First Baptist Church gym. Everyone is invited to come and vote for People's Choice Awards.
This is important to everyone who has a photo exhibited and your vote is appreciated. People's Choice voting will be Thursday and Friday only. This will allow for the winner's photos may be displayed all day Saturday. The exhibit closes at 3pm Saturday. Thursday and Friday hours are 10am to 5pm.
October 1, 2024 - Attention 2024 Chicken Trot 5K Run/Walk registrants! There will be a pre-race packet pickup opportunity Wednesday, October 2 from 11am until 1pm at Shelby Savings Bank located at 111 Selma Street, Center, Texas 75935. The packets with bib and shirt will be inside the Saturday lobby area.
From left: Addison Lloyd, Lillian Chisenhall, and Campbell Chase
September 29, 2024 (Photo Album) - Miss Lillian Chisenhall was crowned queen in the 48th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival Queen’s Scholarship Pageant held Saturday, September 28, 2024. She was crowned by the 2022 Queen Laura Anne Scull.
First runner-up was Campbell Chase and second runner-up was Addison Lloyd.
Additional awards presented were:
Doo Dah Parade Awards:
Sweepstakes - Addison Lloyd
Presidential - Cambree Bush
Mayor's - Campbell Chase
Hon. Mention - Kinzley Pinkston
Miss Congeniality - Addison Lloyd
Photogenic:
Winner - Lillian Chisenhall
1st Runner-up - Addison Lloyd
2nd Runner-up - Cambree Bush
Essay Competition:
Winner - Kyleigh McKim
1st Runner-up - Lillian Chisenhall
2nd Runner-up - Campbell Chase
Social Skills:
Winner - Campbell Chase
1st Runner-up - Lillian Chisenhall
2nd Runner-up - Addison Lloyd
GPA Competition:
Winner - Kyleigh McKim
1st Runner-up - Kinzley Pinkston
2nd Runner-up - Addison Lloyd
UIL Participation and School Honors and Activities:
Winner - Anna Claire Lewis
1st Runner-up - Kyleigh McKim
2nd Runner-up (tie) - Addison Lloyd and Cambree Bush
Interview:
Winner - Lillian Chisenhall
1st Runner-up - Addison Lloyd
2nd Runner-up (tie) - Kinzley Pinkston and Campbell Chase
Stage Presence:
Winner - Campbell Chase
1st Runner-up - Lillian Chisenhall
2nd Runner-up - Addison Lloyd
Grand Duke - Carson Bush and Colton Scruggs
Committee Award - Kinzley Pinkston
September 27, 2024 - The Shoe Sensation Ribbon Cutting ceremony kicked off the store's Grand Opening weekend event on Friday, September 27, 2024 with Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, City of Center Mayor David Chadwick, City of Center Council woman Joyce Johnson, and members of the community.
Tiffany Andersen, Shoe Sensation Market Sales Director, welcomed everyone with excitement to the new Chamber member ribbon cutting and Grand Opening. “Thank you all for coming to our ribbon cutting ceremony.” She then announced how to win $500 and a chance to donate $1,000 to a local non-profit of your choice. (Watch the video for the announcement and learn how to win.)
Deborah Chadwick, Shelby County Chamber of Commerce President, shared, “I just want to welcome Shoe Sensation to the community as a Chamber member.”
From left: Tiffany Anderson, Market Sales Director; Liv Cuevas, Store Manager; and Tim Reese, Market Sales
Saturday only, September 28, starting at 9am the first 100 customers will receive a ‘Mystery Gift’ worth up to $100! The grand opening celebration started Thursday and lasts through Sunday, September 29. The winner will be drawn at the end of the Grand Opening weekend.
Shop hot brands such as Heydude, Sketcher, Converse, Crocs and more. Shoe Sensation carries shoes for the entire family. Shoe Sensation is open Monday through Saturday 9am until 9pm and Sunday 10am until 7pm. The store is located at 639 Hurst Street, Center, Texas 75935.
September 27, 2024 - VFW Post 8904 and Auxiliary members gathered at the Shelby County Veterans Memorial September 20, 2024, in honor of National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
Mike Wulf, Post Comannder, welcomed everyone to the program and VFW Post Chaplain Richard Lundie gave the opening prayer.
“We salute the men and women who serve to keep America free and in doing so, sacrifice their own freedom, and to remember the families of the missing,” said Wulf. “We continue to hope and pray that they, their loved ones, will someday be accounted for.”
Wulf stated, there are currently over 83,000 Americans listed as missing and unaccounted for going back to the Second World War. Shelby County, Texas has had 39 of her citizens held as prisoner of war, 35 from World War II and four from the Korean War. Three died in captivity, while others lived through a terrible ordeal that cannot be imagined and returned home. They have all now passed from this life.
The names of those that were prisoners of war and those missing in action were then read aloud by members and other members of the community in attendance.
A memorial wreath was then placed on the Shelby County Veterans Memorial by Post One-Year Trustee Gene Hutto. Chaplain Lundie, Post Jr. Vice Derrick Roberts, and Commanders Wulf Roberts then replaced the POW/MIA flag that flys on the square.
Taps was then played as presented by Gene Hutto.
Prisoners of War:
Harlan F. Adams, World War II - German POW
Haskell Beard, World War II - German POW
Harold F. Beasley, World War II - Japanese POW
Sharkey Brown, Jr., World War II - Japanese POW
Thermon D. Brittain, Sr., World War II – Bataan Death March, Japanese POW
Frank M. Butler, World War II - German POW
Oran J. Childs, World War II - Bataan Death March, Japanese POW
Basil A. Coats, World War II - German POW
Sam Davis, Jr., World War II - German POW
Dr. Roy L. Emken, World War II - Bataan Death March, Japanese POW
Ray Emmons, World War II - German POW
Newell Evans, World War II - German POW
Clifford Gary, World War II - German POW
Hilton Hooper, World War II - German POW
Calvin R. Hutto, World War II - Japanese POW
Audrey C. Jacobs, World War II - German POW
Jesse F. Kennedy, World War II - German POW
Johnnie M. Lee, World War II, Japanese POW - Died in Prison Camp
Dravis Massie, World War II - Japanese POW
Austin W. Mayes, World War II - German POW
Phillip E. Murphree, World War II - German POW
James H. Myers, World War II - Japanese POW
R.B. Neal, World War II - German POW
Truman B. Owens, World War II - German POW
Sherman S. Pickard, World War II - German POW
George O. Rivers, World War II - Bataan Death March, Died in Japanese Prison Camp
Charles D. Rogers, World War II - Japanese POW
George B. Stutts, Jr., World War II - German POW
Vernon B. Walters, World War II - Bataan Death March, Died in Japanese Prison Camp
Henry L. Wilburn, World War II - German POW
Hulon Williams, World War II - German POW
R.L. Williams, World War II - German POW
Levi A. Williford, World War II - German POW;
Marshall (Tex) Windham, World War II - German POW
John E. Woodfin, Sr., World War II - Bataan Death March, Japanese POW
Hubert L. Langford, Korean War - North Korean POW
Paul D. Lucas, Korean War, North Korean POW
Leonard Scott, Korean War - North Korean POW
Billy Lee Wescoat, Korean War - Chinese POW
Missing in Action:
John W. Temple, WWI - Missing July 19, 1918, France
John C.B. Alford, World War II - Missing May 7, 1942, Pacific Theater
Lloyd L. Andrews, World War II - Missing December 25, 1944, European Theater
Cecil A. Armstreet, World War II - August 31, 1942, Atlantic Ocean
Lee O. Brunson, World War II - Missing December 8, 1944, European Theater
John B. Byrn, World War II - Missing August 24, 1943, European Theater
Philip H. Childs, World War II - Missing July 29, 1942, Pacific Theater
James A. Cleveland, World War II - Missing September 7, 1944, Pacific Theater
Lewis V. Dockens, World War II - Missing June 2, 1942, European Theater
Reed Dominy, World War II - Missing April 15, 1944, European Theater
Roy V. Duncan, World War II - Missing April 16, 1945, Pacific Theater
Hubert Haley, World War II - Missing May 14, 1942, European Theater
Pershing H. Harvey, World War II - Missing October 24, 1944
Walter B. Henry, World War II - Missing August 7, 1943, European Theater
Curtis Jolley, World War II - Missing October 24, 1944, Pacific Theater
Willie E. Lathon, World War II - Missing December 12, 1943, Pacific Theater;
James A. McDaniel, World War II - Missing April 20, 1944, Pacific Theater
Woodrow W. Moro, World War II - Missing May 5, 1942, Gulf of Mexico
Kenneth N. Nicholson, World War II - Missing October 27, 1942
Darwin Risinger, World War II - Missing September 5, 1945, Pacific Theater
John C. Scott, World War II - Missing June 19, 1944, Pacific Theater
Choron Smotherman, World War II - Missing November 27, 1943, European Theater
Johnny F. Stack, World War II - Missing November 30, 1942, Pacific Theater
Richard M. Wallace, World War II - Missing July 26, 1942, European Theater
Robert H. Wharton, World War II - Missing November 20, 1943, Pacific Theater
Marion B. Whiteside, Jr., World War II - Missing October 19, 1942
Claude M. Wilkerson, World War II - Missing May 8, 1942, Pacific Theater
Elgie P. Williams, World War II - Missing December 6, 1943, Pacific Theater
Elmer E. Williams, World War II - Missing November 8, 1942, Pacific Theater
Ray D. Williams, World War II - Missing July 11, 1944, European Theater
Willie E. Windham, Korean War - Missing August 12, 1950, Korea.
September 26, 2024 - (More Photos) - The 48th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival Doo Dah Parade, Sponsored by Byrnco/Center Tire, Haslam Tire Company, was held yesterday Wednesday, September 25, on the Historic Downtown Center Square. Center Tire Company led the Parade followed by the Shelby Chick and the Junior Chamber of Commerce students.
Doo Dah Parade trophy winners include: First Place, Golden Eye Clinic; Second Place, the Children of the Court; Third Place, Windham Family Dental.
The Queen’s Court float winners will be announced at the Coronation, this Saturday, September 28th at Center High School Cafetorium at 7pm. Tickets at the door are $5.
Gold Sponsors for the Doo Dah Parade are Ihlo Sales and Imports and J. Ken Muckelroy/Professional Title Service. Thank you to everyone who participated in the Parade this year!
Farmers State Bank is this year’s East Texas Poultry Festival Presenting Sponsor. The traditional Cutting of the Feathers and Opening Ceremonies, sponsored by Focused Care of Center, will be held Thursday, October 3, at 10am on the downtown square. See you there!
September 26, 2024 (More Photos) - Doo Dah Parade brought many to the downtown square on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Junior Chamber of Commerce members lead the parade followed by floats decorated with feathers, balloons, and more by local businesses, the Lawn Chair Brigade, and East Texas Poultry Festival pageant participants.
The flock of participants threw candy and novelty items to onlookers. The Doo Dah parade is an East Texas Poultry Festival tradition inviting the community downtown and building excitement for the upcoming three day festival which honors the king of commerce in Shelby County - the poultry industry. The 2024 festival days are October 3rd, 4th, and 5th. The parade's platinum sponsor is Center Tire Company and gold sponsors are Ihlo Sales and Imports and Professional Title Service.
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